由于环境问题,库克群岛将海底采矿决定推迟到2032年,并呼吁进行更多研究。 The Cook Islands delays seabed mining decision until 2032 due to environmental concerns and calls for more research.

库克群岛将其关于商业性海底采矿的决定推迟至至少2032年,延长了三家公司 -- -- Moana Minerals Limited、Cobalt (CIC) Limited和CIIC海底资源有限公司 -- -- 的勘探许可证,以待延期申请。 The Cook Islands has delayed its decision on commercial seabed mining until at least 2032, extending exploration licenses for three companies—Moana Minerals Limited, Cobalt (CIC) Limited, and CIIC Seabed Resources Limited—pending renewal applications. 这一举动紧随当地反对派之后,对不可逆转的海洋破坏的环境关切,并呼吁进行更多的研究。 The move follows local opposition, environmental concerns over irreversible ocean damage, and calls for more research. 海底矿物管理局承认对深海生态系统了解不足,而Te Ipukrea协会和绿色和平运动等团体则敦促延长研究期和增加公众投入,指出海洋生物和太平洋文化习俗面临风险。 The Seabed Minerals Authority acknowledged insufficient knowledge of deep-sea ecosystems, while groups like Te Ipukarea Society and Greenpeace urged longer study periods and greater public input, citing risks to marine life and Pacific cultural practices.